Description
Crispy air fryer shrimp deliver golden, succulent seafood perfection in minutes. Garlic butter and zesty seasonings elevate this quick coastal-inspired dish for easy weeknight dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) raw, tail-off shrimp (frozen)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced or powder)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Finishing and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp completely if not already defrosted, patting them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Drizzle olive oil over shrimp, ensuring each piece is evenly coated and glistening.
- Create a flavor blend by mixing garlic powder, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, Old Bay, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the oiled shrimp, gently tossing to distribute the spices uniformly.
- Activate the air fryer and set the temperature to 400F (200C), allowing it to preheat for 2-3 minutes.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to ensure crisp cooking.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, pausing midway to gently shake the basket and promote even browning.
- Check shrimp for doneness – they should appear opaque, pink, and slightly curled with a golden exterior.
- Transfer immediately to a serving plate, garnishing with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Pair with your preferred dipping sauce like cocktail sauce, garlic aioli, or tartar sauce for an enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent overcrowding by arranging shrimp in a single layer to ensure crispy, evenly cooked results.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Try different spice blends like Cajun, Mediterranean, or Asian-inspired seasonings for variety.
- Swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast to make the recipe dairy-free and suitable for vegan diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg